2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 532 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Lotus | Kia |
Model | Elise | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 53 L |